Originally Posted by 400case
No, 1958 235, with a 2.8 V6 distributor with the shaft modified to slide into the 235. Going back to earlier, how do I wire this thing?

1. Pink wire (920) to coil? YES
2. Purple (919) to starter? NO, not used
3. Anything from starter to coil? NO, just battery cable to starter

You have a unique situation. Foot start/12V/HEI ........ no need for bypass resistor, side terminal or externally resisted coil.

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